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And attract worms…which also feed the flock!

Those “chicken chick” articles are pretty mediocre at best….presenting opinions as facts with no real backup. Some people love sand, which is great…but saying “it’s easy to clean” in a run (vs. coop) setup doesn’t really make sense…in a deep litter run, you don’t HAVE to clean. No cleaning >...

Same here…it’s “directional motivation” for the flock’s scratching. :D Instead of scratch, I actually use whole grains that may sprout (BOSS, while corn) so that any grains the chickens miss may sprout for future amusement and nutrition.

Yes! Chickens, composting, and gardening combine to make a great system of “nutrient recycling” that supports all three pillars of the system.

In addition to the items mentioned above (leaves, hay), wood chips made a great addition to the run to help keep things from getting muddy and keep the chicken's feet cleaner. On charcoal (or bio-char as it is sometimes called) - it's not so much that it adds carbon like in a compost pile, but...